Hi - My IC-746 PRO I just purchased used, has some scratches on the top cover. Icom America does not have any left to sell. Can someone provide me with information as to who does this type of refinishing work. Thanks - Harold - K9ge

I bet if you mask the area, spray it with flat black and sand it off starting with #600 and going down to what looks good it would work pretty good. It may take a few passes depending on how deep the scratches are. Or you could just fill it with quick drying sanding filler, and repaint the whole thing if you can find a matching paint.

...or you could just visit your favorite auto parts store to check out the scratch remover products.

Your last resort would be to paint the top cover, just like a car owner would be reluctant to have a hood repainted. Scratch remover comes in popular colors and applies like a Sharpie pen. If you want to blend the repair a little polishing compound can get you there. Another alternative is a paint stick / paint pen from an art supply house.

If all else fails you can always sand down the lid and shoot it with Krylon satin. Do not cheap out on the paint and when I suggest Krylon, I mean Krylon. There is a reason why cheap spray paint is cheap............

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